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Geneticists can help improve cage-free production, welfare
Genetic selection has changed over time to adapt to the needs of the egg industry, customer demands, housing laws and animal welfare improvements.
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Hens and Trends
Are brown egg layers better suited in free-range systems?
Brown egg layers show better production results when housed in free-range or cage-free housing compared to conventional systems, according to research conducted by North Carolina State University (NCSU).
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Dynamic lighting can help improve shell egg production
A dynamic lighting system could help commercial egg producers improve layer production and welfare, reduce floor eggs and prevent keel bone damage.
In situations where severe feather picking behaviors are observed, a monochromatic red override setting in the NatureDynamics system can be used to mask wounds from feather picking and prevent further feather picking behaviors (Courtesy Once by Signify).
Egg Production
Open Wing Alliance names cage-free frontrunners, laggards
Food manufacturers are increasingly sourcing their eggs from cage-free producers, but not all are reporting on their progress.
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Cage-free shift study proves many consumers are indifferent
A recently published research study identifies the cage-free conversion challenges the U.S. egg industry faces related to costs, construction, lack of consumer demand and insight concerning what consumer and producer perceptions are on the transition.
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Activists fail to acknowledge HPAI, cage-free logistics
Animal welfare activist groups Humane League and Open Wing Alliance (OWA) recently published reports identifying companies that are behind or not reporting on their cage-free sourcing progress.
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RFID technology could help track cage-free layer movement
Layer movement can be tracked in cage-free environments through radio-frequency identification (RFID) technology, according to a research study conducted by U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).
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Cage-Free Laying Systems
CVS, Walgreens complete cage-free egg transition
CVS and Walgreens completed their transitions toward sourcing 100% cage-free eggs, the chains announced in separate statements.
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Egg Production
Colombia is a leading example for the egg industry
The Colombian egg and poultry producers’ association has brought about an increase in the country’s egg consumption and implemented an advanced model for industry sustainability.
The adoption of cage-free egg production in Colombia has been driven by economics rather than consumer demand. Dr. Vincent Guyonnet
Egg Production
Insurance firm sues for US$25 million over egg farm fire
Rhode Island based insurance company Factory Mutual sued construction company Henning Companies LLC for US$25 million over an egg farm fire that occurred in February 2020.
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Egg Production
Carbon neutral eggs are now available in the US
Carbon neutral eggs are available in the U.S. for the first time due to a partnership between Dutch egg company Kipster, grocery store chain Kroger and egg producer MPS Egg Farms.
Courtesy Tony Reidsma/Kroger
Hens and Trends
Grocer Super Indo to support Indonesia’s cage-free center
Indonesia’s Cage-free Innovation and Welfare Hub will benefit from a partnership with Super Indo.
Courtesy of Global Food Partners
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